Chris,<br><br>At the risk of sounding stupid, or more correctly, ignorant, just what are the right type of regular blades for the uses mentioned? I carry a serrated blade for the very reasons you mentioned in your post. It isn't my main blade, or my prefered one for most uses, but I've found it to be ideal for rope, seat belts, the occassional stuck cargo strap....What am I missing?<br><br>Andy